Ravenlok

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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Ravenlok is a Zelda-inspired take on Alice in Wonderland with colourful characters and places to explore, thanks to its great presentation and simple but fun gameplay. It’s a perfect game for any young children looking for a fun afternoon.
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Ravenlok's life takes a turn for the unexpected when she stumbles through a magical mirror into a troubled kingdom. Explore fantastical realms, meet mad characters and defeat dark monsters to end the Caterpillar Queen’s reign of terror. Your destiny awaits in an action-packed, coming of age adventure.

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  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox
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39%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
graphics7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Gorgeous visuals meshing pixel art with a stylized 3D environment.
  • Engaging characters and a cute fairy tale story.
  • Puzzles that are challenging yet accessible, with quests that flow well into each other.
  • Combat system is simplistic and lacks depth, making it feel one-note.
  • Repetitive MMO-style questing and too many fetch quests.
  • Camera issues and poor AI detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals, blending pixel art with stylized 3D environments and charming voxel graphics. Reviewers highlight the beautiful aesthetics and cute, fairy tale-like atmosphere, making it appealing, especially for younger audiences. However, some note that while the graphics are impressive, they do not compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.

    • “Gorgeous visuals meshing pixel art with a stylized 3D environment. It all comes together really well.”
    • “At just about five hours long, Ravenlok is an enjoyable title with simple gameplay design but stunning setting and voxel graphics.”
    • “Beautiful voxel graphics, charming fairytale-type story.”
    • “The graphics are reminiscent of a blocky, Minecraft-like art style that feels outdated and uninspired.”
    • “The environments lack detail and depth, making the overall visual experience quite bland.”
    • “While the game has a unique approach to level progression, the graphics do not do it justice and detract from the overall immersion.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is described as a charming yet cliched fairy tale, featuring a cast of misfit critters and a visually stunning world that combines pixel art with stylized 3D environments. While the quests are well-integrated and flow smoothly, the overall narrative lacks depth and challenge, making it feel simplistic, especially for older players. Despite its shortcomings, the game's aesthetic and quest design contribute to an enjoyable experience.

    • “Gorgeous presentation across the board, really cool fairy tale setting and characters, all of the quests seem to flow into the next.”
    • “The combat is shallow but functional, and the game's charm is through its interwoven quests and gorgeous environments.”
    • “Sadly, the game’s one-note combat doesn’t offer a challenge worthy of its world, while the cliched story devalues its charming cast of misfit critters.”
    • “Despite the lackluster storyline, it's a fairly short game that's worth playing with its simple combat mechanics easily accessible for everyone.”
    • “Beautiful voxel graphics, charming fairytale type story.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    Ravenlok features simple and accessible gameplay inspired by Zelda and Alice in Wonderland, complemented by vibrant visuals and a charming setting. However, the game is criticized for its lack of depth, repetitive mechanics, and a short playtime of about five hours, leading to a feeling of insubstantiality. While enjoyable, the combat and overall gameplay experience may not satisfy players seeking more challenge or complexity.

    • “Ravenlok is a Zelda-inspired take on Alice in Wonderland with colorful characters and places to explore, thanks to its great presentation and simple but fun gameplay.”
    • “At just about five hours long, Ravenlok is an enjoyable title with simple gameplay design but stunning settings and voxel graphics.”
    • “Despite the lackluster storyline, it's a fairly short game that's worth playing with its simple combat mechanics easily accessible for everyone.”
    • “Despite the lackluster storyline, it's a fairly short game that's worth playing, but the simple combat mechanics feel oversimplified.”
    • “The game suffers from a lack of end game content and unintuitive UI, making the overall experience frustrating.”
    • “Ravenlok is not a bad game, but judged on its gameplay, it feels somewhat insubstantial.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by memorable and quirky NPCs, creating a compellingly weird and offbeat environment. This unique setting is complemented by decently-designed puzzles that are interspersed with fetch quests, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The game features memorable and quirky NPCs, creating a compellingly weird and offbeat atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is enhanced by decently-designed puzzles mixed in with the fetch quests.”
    • “The unique art style and sound design contribute to an immersive and captivating atmosphere.”
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